Apple AirPods 3 review: solid revamp with better fit and longer battery

Third-gen of popular earbuds have improved design, shorter stalks and virtual surround sound

Apple's AirPods need no introduction due to their ubiquity on the street, but is the third generation of the most popular wireless earbud actually an improvement?

The new earbuds have been redesigned to resemble the Pro models with shorter stalks and a better fit. They don't block your ear canal, like the Pros though, just rest in place with all the benefits and disadvantages of an open fit, including an airy feel and complete lack of isolation from the outside world.

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, SBC, AAC, H1 chip

Battery life: six hours playback (30 hours with case)

Water resistance: IPX4 (splash resistant)

Earbud dimensions: 30.8 x 18.3 x 19.2mm

Earbud weight: 4.28g each

Charging case dimensions: 46.4 x 54.4 x 21.4mm

Charging case weight: 37.9g

Case charging: Lightning, Qi wireless (MagSafe)